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Press Releases20 May 20

Keeping your video conference secure

Keeping your video conference secure

Parishes are strongly advised to follow this advice regarding security:

– For applications which allow for password access,
use a strong password for all meetings, create a new password for every
meeting, and send details securely to participants (do not, for example,
share details on social media);

– Enable the ‘waiting room’ feature, where available, which allows the host to have the discretion to allow invitees in to attend the meeting;

– Manage the flow of the meeting by having a
separate chairperson and meeting administrator, control the camera and
mute options, and set the screen share to ‘host only’;

– Always start or join meetings via a browser or the link provided by
the host for the meeting; this is much more secure than looking for the
programme in an app store or by searching online (which may bring up a
fake installer which can install viruses on to your device). One way to
stay safe is to copy the ID from the link provided and enter it into the
official application;

– Follow the Church’s social media guidance, including on safeguarding and video conferencing with young people.